Abu Dhabi Colts Classic

Previous Race Results for Abu Dhabi Colts Classic

Stewards' Reports for Abu Dhabi Colts Classic

BANGO (AE) (D Smith) and MESK AL REEF (AE) (D Williams) were both fractious in the gates. Trainer Mr M Al Ketbi was advised that BANGO (AE) and MESK AL REEF (AE) would be required to complete a satisfactory stalls test each prior to being entered to race again. AJEEB GHANTOOT (AE) (S Al Taleei), MESK AL REEF (AE) and BURKAN AL SRAYA (AE) (L Jones) were slow to begin. FAWAZ ALAWDA (AE) (M Henry) veered outwards shortly after jumping. Shortly after the start, AF SANADEK (AE) (G Avranche) was crowded and bumped between LWIZA (AE) (J Rosales), which shifted outwards, and DSTOR (AE) (C Avery), which ran inwards away from OKBA (AE) (T O’Shea). AF SANADEK (AE) raced very keenly in the early stages and was restrained off heels approaching the 1300m. BANGO (AE) raced very keenly in the early stages. LWIZA (AE) raced keenly in the early stages and near the 1100m was crowded and had to be eased when AL WAQQAD (AE) (H Bentley) drifted inwards. LWIZA (AE) continued to race keenly and near the 1000m bumped the running rail. Passing the 200m, SHAMAL AL ASAYL (AE) (P Cosgrave) was restrained between AF SANADEK (AE) and OKBA (AE), which when racing greenly, shifted outwards to obtain clear running. On enquiry, Jockey P Cosgrave (SHAMAL AL ASAYL [AE]) advised that at this stage of the race, his horse was commencing to tire and when he commenced to receive tightening he elected to ease out of his position. Notwithstanding, Jockey T O’Shea (OKBA [AE]) was advised that whilst his mount was racing greenly on this occasion, he must ensure that he endeavours to exercise greater control of his mounts when they shift ground in future.

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Okba (AE)

Tracked leaders, not much rm 300m out, ridden to lead 200m out, kept on gamely